Student Marketing & Social Media Assistant

Title: Student Marketing & Social Media Assistant
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Multicultural Center

Job Summary

The Multicultural Center (MCC) at Illinois State University is seeking a creative detail-oriented Student Marketing & Social Media Assistant to support digital content creation and social media management. This role works closely with the Assistant Director for Marketing and Communications to promote MCC programs initiatives and services through visual and written content across digital platforms.

This position is ideal for a student interested in marketing communications media advertising public relations or creative technologies and who wants hands-on experience managing real institutional social media accounts.

Key Responsibilities
- Edit short-form and long-form videos for Instagram and TikTok.
- Capture photo and video content for MCC programs events and initiatives including appearing in select videos as needed.
- Create and maintain a content calendar aligned with MCC campaigns and priorities.
- Draft clear engaging captions and post copy using established brand guidelines.
- Manage and schedule posts across social media platforms.
- Monitor engagement and trends to inform content ideas.
- Assist with brainstorming campaign concepts and storytelling ideas.
- Support additional marketing and communications projects as assigned.

Additional Information

Student employees are eligible to participate in the Universitys 403(b) Plan. More information can be foundhere.

Pay Rate

$15/hour

Required Qualifications

Familiarity with Instagram TikTok Facebook and LinkedIn.
Basic video editing skills (CapCut Adobe Premiere Pro Final Cut Pro or similar).
Ability to manage deadlines and work independently.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience creating social media content for an organization or brand.
Photography or videography experience.
Knowledge of Canva Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools.

Work Hours

8 hours per week.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

February 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume Cover Letter and Video Sample

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applicants should submit a short-form video sample (3045 seconds) demonstrating video editing and storytelling skills. The video should be formatted for Instagram or TikTok and may promote a fictional or past Multicultural Centerstyle event. Captions on-screen text and music or sound should be included. Stock footage past MCC posts or original footage.

Contact Information for Applicants

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986 Public Law 99-603 requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University as your employer is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages withholding and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

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